First Day of School

This year was a big year in our family.  Both boys started school almost 4 weeks ago, but here is the documentation of it.  Tucker started Kindergarten, which is all day everyday.  He was very excited, but he naturally got a little nervous the night before.  He loves his classmates and is very eager to please his teacher.  Eating at school is still a novelty and he loves to buy his lunch at school.  The second day of school he wanted to walk into the school and to his class all by himself.  It broke my heart a little, but I'm also grateful he wants to be independent. 

Ethan started preschool this year.  He was more than ready to go to school.  He probably could have gone to preschool last Winter after he turned 3, but I wasn't ready to let go of him yet.  Ethan is in the same preschool class that Tucker was in for 2 years, so he was really comfortable going to class.  In fact, he was so comfortable that he started saying goodbye to me at home and hour before class even started.

Racing

So I've been really bad about updating our blog.  Back in May our Church had a Memorial Day race 5k, 1 mile, and 1/2 mile.  Aaron signed up for the 5k and Tucker begged me to sign him up for the 1/2 mile race.  I didn't think Ethan's little legs could carry him for 1/2 a mile, so I didn't even bother asking him if we would like to.  The morning of the race as we are signing in, Ethan throws a big fit because I didn't sign him up.  Thankfully the kid race was really flexible and I could sign him up on the spot.  Both boys were really eager to start the race, but as I thought Ethan got pooped out really quick.  Luckily for Ethan though he has a sweet Daddy that scooped him up and put him on his shoulders and helped him finish the race.  Way to go sweetheart! The boys had a blast and were so thrilled to get their very own bib numbers and medals at the end of the race. 

Crossing the finish line!

 

Crossing the finish line...Ethan style.

The weekend following Memorial Day weekend Aaron ran his first 1/2 marathon in Kansas City.  I must say that I was really jealous, but it was his turn after all.  We were nervous how he was going to do because he didn't get to truly train due to school.  The race is also called "Hospital Hill Run" and has killer hills one right after the other.  I am very pleased to say that Aaron ran his race in 2 hours and 38 minutes.  That was only 1 minute more than my time and I thoroughly trained for 12 straight weeks.  I guess he does have the benefit of those long legs. :)  Way to go Aaron we are so proud of you!!!

He just looks so thrilled at 5:15 to go and start his race. :)

 Hooray he finished!!!

Now for the stretching after a very long run....or rather just a nap. :)

After we took Aaron back to the hotel to freshen up, we went out to eat at train burger joint.  Tucker was DYING to eat there since he saw it the day before and we thought we would treat the boys out.  It was a pretty cool place.  It had miniature electric trains that drove around through cities.  The restaurant had customers order through a phone on the table and a train would deliver it from the ceiling.  I am having prego brain at the moment and can only recall that it started with an "f".  There is also one here in St. Louis that we think we will revisit for Mr. T's big birthday.  

Baby Update

My oh my how time flies.  I can hardly believe I am now in the THIRD trimester of this pregnancy.  Time has certainly gone by extremely fast.  Our baby boy is growing fantastically and so far everything seems fine.  I did fail my 1 hour gestational diabetes test, but I passed my 3 hour test with flying colors.  A huge thank you goes out to my mom who happened to be visiting that week and was willing to hang-out with my boys while I got my blood drawn 4 TIMES during those 3 hours!!!! The last time the boys insisted on coming in and watching, so with Nana's help they got to watch me get stabbed.  I think it was good because then a few weeks later Tucker got his booster shots for kindergarten and we talked about how Mommy was brave and he could be too.  Which by the way, Tucker did a fantastic job being brave and didn't even cry after he was stabbed.  He did much better than I did at that age.  Way to go Tucker!

Here are some pictures of me and baby during the 6th month of pregnancy.  I will take some 7 month pictures shortly, hopefully.   29 weeks down 11 to go!

 

It's A...

BOY!!!

I am completely thrilled to have another boy to love and cherish.  Aaron is a little sad he isn't getting his daddy's girl, but I guess there is always next time.  Three for three with boys...count me in! 

Cutest Baseball Game

I've made no progress on being able to upload the videos of Tucker playing baseball, but here are some pictures to tide you over until I can figure it out.

The sweet supportive brother. 

 

Tucker received a jersey and a hat today.  His jersey is HUGE, but hey it has his name on it.  

 

Tucker's 1st Baseball Practice

My oldest has officially started playing baseball! I know, I'm old or rather he makes me old. I was really nervous all week leading up to his first practice.  Tucker is either amazing meeting new people or he has a melt down and hides and won't become comfortable.  I wasn't sure which he would be.  I think this pregnancy was also playing havoc with my emotions that week.  I felt so nervous and anxious you would have thought I was the 5 year old about to play baseball for the first time. It was ridiculous. 

Tucker did amazing at practice.  He warmed right up to people and followed what his coach instructed him to do.  I was and am really proud of him.  On the way to practice I told him that we would watch and cheer him on.  He replied with, "Not too loud mom or my coach will hear you." So apparently we are suppose to cheer quietly. Tucker enjoyed practice so much that he was the only boy at the end of practice to loudly say, "let's do it again." Mind you, it was getting dark and there were no lights over the field. Apparently that didn't matter to Tucker. :) It was a nice surprise that Aaron had enough free time to come out and help out at the practice.  It turned out that most Dads went out onto the field with their sons for the practice. I'm sure the coach appreciated all of that wonderful help.

 His "ready" stance. 

 He caught the ball!!!

 When I went to take this picture through the fence, Tucker said "Mom I don't have time for pictures." His comment is even more funny because I didn't try to get his attention, but when he saw me he stopped trying to hit the ball and instructed me.

I think he kind of looks like he is golfing in this picture.  Maybe when he is older we will get him into that too. Isn't he just adorable?!

Thanksgiving Spread

This past Thanksgiving was my second year hosting Thanksgiving.  I realize it was forever ago, but I didn't get to blog about it then because our camera battery died and we didn't get a replacement for it until recently.  We stayed home again this year, but had some AMAZING friends over.  They have since moved and we miss them dearly.  I feel like everything on Thanksgiving turned out beautifully.  My turkey was nice and browned, but juicy and moist.  I'm really proud of my pumpkin pie.  I made it completely from scratch! Our friends Jessica and Eric brought cupcakes and stuffed mushrooms...yum! All this food talk is making me hungry.